BNS 2023Chapter VIIPC: IPC Section 121
Section 147
Waging or Attempting to Wage War Against the Government of India
Offences Against the State
Plain English Explanation
Waging war against India is the most serious offence in the BNS, punishable by death or life imprisonment. This provision is equivalent to the old IPC Section 121. Examples include armed rebellion against the Indian state, joining terrorist organisations at war with India, or assisting foreign powers in attacking India.
Legal Text
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 147
Whoever wages war against the Government of India, or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.
Keywords
waging wartreasondeath penaltyarmed rebellionanti-national
Punishment
Death or imprisonment for life + fine
IPC Equivalent
IPC Section 121
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